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SOUTHERN WHITES LAWLESS FOR THE BAD YOU DO READ OTHER PAPERS FOR THE GOOD YOU DO READ THE BYSTANDER SOUTI MEMBER OF NEGRO ORGANIZATION Stormy Scene at meeting Census Commit Wants Negro Troops Called from Germany First Ba Bank Opens Chicago Chicago, Jan. 3. The first Negro State bank to be established in Chicago, the Binga State bank, will open today at State street and Thirty-six place. A capital and surplus of $25,000 has been fully paid to the addition the deeds to private banking institution of Jesse Binga, which amounts to about $150,000, will be turned over to the new bank. Jesse Binga, president of the new bank, is the largest real estate operator among his race in Chicago. Until the past few years the Negro teams were looked on mostly as a joke. They played the game in a lively, go-as-you-please' fashion and there was a lack of the real skill and polish that was in evidence at the games played by the white professionals. In recent years, however, the Negro teams have started copying after the white men, recognizing all the amenities surrounding the regular white games and bringing into play all the speed and skill of the other side. Recently, especially in games played in Chicago, the Negro teams have shown wonderful speed and skill in their work and are markedly good conduct. They have developed the old happy-loyck high score game into aggressive low-scoring contests with the same wonderful curve pitching, sharp calling of strikes and balls and superb throwing from both the in and outfields that is in evidence in the regular games in the major leagues. Show Great Progress. Experts who saw the Negro teams play in Chicago last summer were astonished at their wonderful progress and development and now class some of the regular teams with the best there is in the regular major leagues. So prosperous have the Negro teams been white playing last season independently that now propose to branch out and form a national organization of their own. Their plan is to form an alliance with the major league and to make an arrangement to play on the grounds of the latter when unoccupied by their regu- This will especially be the case at Indianapolis, Kansas City, Cincinnati and Detroit, where the Negro teams have been playing the past summer in the American association, National league and American league parks. Exaggerated. When we reflect upon the white of an egg that has been sitting around in the refrigerator, apparently waiting to be used up in something, almost ever since we can remember, we think that all this talk about the American housewife's reckless extravagance is somewhat exaggerated after all—Columbus (Ohio) State Journal. --- VOL. XXVI. NO. 28. Washington, D. C., Dec. 30.—Wholesale charges of willful discrimination against Negroes at the polls in the southern states were made by representatives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today before the house census committee, and brought forth vigorous objections from committee members from the south. The committee was considering legislation to reapportion congressional representation. The first charge made by the association's representatives brought on a storm of denials and additional charges that gathered in volume as the session progressed and reached its climax at the close with the appearance of a photographer to take a group picture of the committee, including its southern members, witnesses and spectators, of whom a number were Negroes. Demands Facts When Walter F. White, assistant secretary of the organization, declared that the majority of the white population of many southern communities were "lawless," southern members of the committee jumped to their feet. "I decline to sit silent and let witnesses make wholesale charges of slander against one section of the United States, a representative Larson, democrat of Georgia. "Let them confine themselves to facts within their personal knowledge." Representatives Bee, democrat of Texas, and Aswell, democrat of Louisiana, seconded their Georgia colleague in energetic fashion. Washington, D. C., Jan. 4.—Declaring "the cause of justice and humanity is not being promoted by the retention of French colored troops in the occupied area of Germany," Representative Britten, republican, Illinois, announced in a statement last night he would introduce in a house a resolution calling on President Wilson to communicate with President Millerand of France and the league of nations secretariat with a view to removal of French colonial troops in the occupied area of Germany. Mr. Britten said he would present a petition carrying 30,000 signatures. "I cannot believe," he said, "that the civilized nations of the world will long countenance the retention of semi-civilized African troops in the Rhineland of Germany, when repeated protests are outspoken against this process of the brutalities that are daily being committed against women and girls." Negro Baseball League To Organize Leading Teams of Country to Form Strong Association This Summer. It will be a great surprise to many to learn that this summer there will be another national league of baseball players, one in which only teams made up entirely of Negro players will form the membership. Last summer certain of the Negro managers tried to form a national organization made up entirely of Negro teams. But certain of the more conservative managers thought it best to start out on an independent basis, first establishing teams in certain cities and after that forming a regular circuit. As a result Negro teams were placed in the field last spring at Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Detroit, Cleveland, Atlantic City and Philadelphia. These teams all playing independent of each other, exchanging games whenever occasion appeared feasible and profitable and all along on their own hook have every one of them had a profitable season, so profitable indeed that their owners now believe the time has come to form a regular national organization of eight or more clubs, with a regular schedule, salaried players and all that. Honor Roll If you have paid your subscription and did not see your name in the Honor Boll call Walnut 899 and ask for Mr. Shedd. Emory Dixon ..... $ .50 Geo. Weatherby ..... 1.50 Ninah Potter ..... 1.25 G. W. Kimball ..... 1.25 Mrs. Laura Greenut ..... 50 J. C. LINDSAY FACES EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE Charge Disfranchisement. Chairman Siegel interjected to say that the committee had decided to let witnesses make their statements and members question them afterwards. The chairman, however, was forced to call members to order when they protested against letting statements of witnesses pass unchallenged. Charges of disfranchisement of Negroes in the south also were made by J. Weldon Johnson, secretary of the association, who said his organization had been formed eleven years ago to work for equal political rights for Negroes. Representative Larsen rejoined that the association was formed by certain whites and Negroes in the north to get back to conditions before primaries became general in the south when he said the governorate would be abolished. The association, he added, maintained secret agents throughout the south and thrived on propaganda. Row Over Group Photo. The appearance of the photographer to "snap" the committee caused southern members to declare they would not sit in a group, the background of which was formed of Negroes, a large number of whom were crowded into the room. Representative Aswell left the room and Representative Lara left the room. Chaimin did not intend leaving the room and "would raise h-1" if the picture were made with the spectators on hand as a background. The committee finally went into executive session, thus clearing the room and the group picture was mare. Were Considered Joke Show Great Progress. Exaggerated. Hang the Expense! As George folded the fair young creature to his heart a dull, cracking sound smoke his ear. "Ah! It's goodbye to those cigars in my vest pocket," he said grimly; "but hang the expense at a moment like this." A PAPER WITH A CLEAN POLICY The Bystander A WEEKLY FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE DES MOINES, IOWA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1921. To Mark Roosevelt Home Gen. Wood Will Lay Cornerstone at Birthplace Thursday. New York, N. Y., Jan. 3.—In commemoration of the second anniversary of the death of Theodore Roosevelt, the Women's Roosevelt Memorial Association has arranged to lay the cornerstone of the Roosevelt House, which will mark the site of his birthplace, at 28 East Twentieth street, at 2:30 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6. Major Gen. Leonard Wood will set the cornerstone in place and deliver the dedication poem, Joan Julie Jusserand, the French ambassador, will come from Washington to express the appreciation of France for the work of American women, to make of Colonel Roosevelt's boyhood home a national shrine of patriotism. After a few words of welcome from Mrs. John Hayes Hammond, there will be a short address by Mrs. Douglas Robinson, sister of Colonel Roosevelt, who will speak on "Memories of Our Childhood." Mrs. William Curtis Demorest, vice president of the Women's Roosevelt Memorial Association, will place in the copper box to be sealed in the cornerstone, with antiqued coupon装着 bricks for Roosevelt house, which have been sent in with contributions to help complete the building fund. Friends of the association are informed that these coupons bearing the name or the donor will be received up until Thursday noon. Governor Elect Kendall To Take Office The curtain is about to be dropped on the administration of Gov. Wm. L. Harding and his successor, the Hon. Nate E. Kendall is already in the capital city prepared to take the oath of office. The general assembly will convene next Monday and, after canvassing the vote and formally declaring Nate Kendall of Albia and John Hammill of Britt to have been elected governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, the exact time for holding the inaugural exercises will be determined. It is expected, however, that the oath will be administered on Thursday afternoon Jan. 13 in the capital and followed the evening by a reception and ball at the capital. The newly elected treasurer of state W. J. Burbank of Waterloo, the newly elected auditor, former Major Glen C. Haynes of Mason City and Attorney sumed their duties Monday morning. Wants Klu Klux Klan Barred From Mails National Association for Advancement of Colored People Appeals to Burleson. New York, Dec. 24.—Request that the use of the mails be denied to the Ku Klux Klan was made today to Postmaster General Albert S. Burleson by the N. A. A. C. who has its headquarters at 70 Fifth Avenue. The request is based on the ground that the Klan in terrorizing colored people willing to vote are clearly in violation of federal statutes. The letter from the secretary of the association to the postmaster general states that the association has in its possession letters sent out by the Klan soliciting members in New York State. The association has the assurance of the district attorney of New York that no branch of the Ku Klux Klan would be permitted in New York. The attention of the federal attorney has also been called to the solicitation of members by mail by the association. The latter states that proofs of the activities of the Klan will be shown upon request to officers of the Post Office Department. The notice signed is by James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the Association for Advancement of Colored People. Moorfield Storey of Boston is president of the association. The American Negro Academy has held its annual session. The reports from the meeting show a high standing of accomplishment. The "Threefold View of Character" by Dr. T. G. Steward and Robert T. Browne's discussion of "Einstein's Theory of Relativity," were, probably the two novelties of the program. J. Weldon Johnson, and Rev. Charles D. Martin and John W. Cromwell were among the participants in the deliberations of the meeting. Nothing New Under Sun The strings of blue beads that the modern girl dons to ward off bronchitis are merely new versions of the strings of blue beads worn in Egypt 1600 years before Christ to keep diseases of the chest at bay, says a writer in the Philadelphia. North American. The tiny sealed bottle of mercury which she carried to ward off rheumatics had its prototype in bottles of a strange elixir used in India 30 centuries and more In Memorian M. H. FORMAL VOTE FOR PRESIDENT TO BE CAST JANUARY 10 Iowa's thirteen presidential electors will meet at "the seat of government" of this state on Jan. 10, 1921, the second Monday of the year, to cast their ballots for the president of the United States. They are pledged by Iowa's solid republican vote last November, to vote for Warren G. Harding, the republican nominee for president, the casting of their ballots here is merely a formality, the result of which is known three months in advance. Summons to the Iowa electors to appear Jan. 10 were sent out by the governor Doc. 24. There have been more than fifty certificates of different kinds already issued in connection with this formal vote by the electors. The result of the canvassing board's official determination of the selection of electors was made into certificates, three copies of which were sent to each elector, and four copies to the secretary of state in Washington, D. C. These three certificates were submitted by each elector; and following their official vote for president, one set of the certificates is filed with a dis NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR (By the Associated Negro Press.) Seattle, Wash. A new home for the relief of colored girls has been opened and is ready for occupation on Twenty-first avenue. The home will be conducted under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. Toledo, Ohio. Charges have been preferred against the local school authorities which claim that the Negro pupils in the Industrial Heights were being segregated by the principal of the school. The matter was referred to the local school board. Birmingham, Ala., Prominent Negroes in the city have organized against the spread of tuberculosis among the race in this city. As a recent meeting Dr. Goo, Eaves was elected executive secretary of an anti Tuberculosis association. The churches have offered their assistance to Dr. Eaves and the campaign is now well under way. Salt Lake City, Utah.—A Hindu is white although he is black. This is the finding of District Judge J. D. Call of Brigham City, Utah. As a consequence Puma Singh, 46, now is an American citizen. The judge ruled that a Hindu belongs to the white race and comes within the meaning of the naturalization statue, which limits applicants for citizenship to all free persons of the white race, or persons of African birth or descent. Charlotte, N. C.—The Negro population of Winston-Salem is of so much consequence as to develop necessity for a hotel of its own. The Negroes of that town, therefore, have raised among themselves a fund of $100,000 with trict judge here; the second set of thirteen is mailed to the president of the United States senate, and the third set is sent by special messenger to the president of the United States senate. In addition each elector received a certificate, sent by the governor in accordance with state stutes, inviting him to attend the meeting of the electors here. The meeting is expected to be held about noon in the governor's suite. The Iowa electors are: At large, Guy S. Brewer of Polk county and Roy Wallall Sloan county; first district Trawc Garrett, Des Moines county; second district, A. B. Bowen, Jackson county; third district, Lore Alford, Black Hawk county; fourth district, E. J. Curtin, Winneshiek county; fifth district, F. L. Anderson, Linn county; sixth district, Frank B. Younkin, Wapello county; seventh district, Oliver P. Judkins, Warren county; eighth district, Earl R. Ferguson, Page county; ninth district, Frank B. Younkin, Wapello county; tenth district, Robert Healy, Webster county, and eleventh district, Malcolm Currie, Sac county. which to provide Winston-Salem with a Negro Hotel. This is a distinction of which the largest city in the state can afford to make loud boast, as it is the like of which no other town in the state Savannah, Ga.—The validity of a group of Negro claimants to town property in this city was established recently by witnesses to a common law marriage which was made in the year of 1855 when the contracting parties were slaves. A $40,000 estimate was placed on the property in question which was directed by court order to be distributed among four sets of Negro heirs. Washington. A conference of Negroes of Northern Virginia for the purpose of considering improvement of the colored population in that section was held at Manassas, Virginia. This conference was similar in all respects to the conference held at Tuskegee institute, health, sanitation, better schools, better farming and good citizenship were discussed. Prof. Charles H. Thomas of Dunbar High school of this city spoke at one of the sessions, basing his talk on conditions in Louisa and London counties as he found them. Boston, Mass.—Boston has been shaken by the declaration of the Rev. Walter D. McClane, pastor of the St. Bartholomew Episcopal church of Cambridge made at a meeting of colored professional and business men that there was no doubt in his mind that in the event of this country and open that the Negro people would take sides with Japan. A few of the men present demurred from the conclusions of the noted devine. THE BEST Advertising Medium to Reach the Colored People VLESS insurance Mananta, Ga. In Trouble Prominent Insurance Man of Atlanta, Ga. In Trouble ed Christmas At Buxton, Iowa Among those who made addresses were A. A. Bland, past grand master; Dr. W. H. Harper, F. S. Johnson, worshipful master; W. W. Gross, grand master of Iowa Masons; Phelps C. Jones, E. L. Weeden, J. W. Wilson, C. Wilson, C. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 5.—The country will be pained to hear that J. C. Lindsay, prominent insurance man of Atlanta, Ga., and a well-known figure in the National Negro Business league has been arrested for alleged embezzlement. Following the completion of an audit of accounts of the Atlanta Mutual Insurance company of 132 Auburn avenue, a company owned entirely by the race which disclosed an alleged defalcation, Mr. Lindsay, wealthy Atlanta Negro, and manager of the company, was arrested here on a charge of embezzling approximately $25,000.00 of the company's funds and as a charge in the Fulton County town in default of $25,000.00 bond. Other arrests are indicated by the company's 'attorney in' a statement Tuesday. Lindsay was arrested on a warrant taken out by W. W. Chamblee, one of the company's agents. He immediately communicated with Rev. T. J. Bryant, a leading minister, in an Negro Cleared NEGRO IS CLEARED OF MURDER CHARGE Frank White, Negro, 1525 Diagonal street, was released when he was arraigned in Municipal court yesterday, charged with murdering his brother, Joe, on Christmas eve. Judge Sellers asserted a clearer case of self-defense had never come to his attention. He shot and instantly killed his brother Chuck, who later latter armed with a shotgun, battered down the door to his house where his wife and three children wore celebrating Christmas. White was arrested soon after when he was found in a nearby grocery store. It is alleged the quarrel was precipitated over money. He was defended by Atty. S. Joe Brown. (By The Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Jan. 5.—There is an effort being to assemble an entire train of Pullmans in Chicago to be taken on from here as a special to the inauguration in Washington, March 4. The movement is under the direction of R.L. and promises the successful M. Maya and promises of the Railway Men's International Industrial and Benefolent association. The plan as outlined is to make up special parties in Oklahoma, Arkansas, California, Minnesota also Denver, Omaha, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Kansas City and other points, and for all to meet in Chicago on a certain date, probably March 2, and the special train to go from here. It is planned to have a train of solid Pullmans, with baggage and dining ears. Short stops are contemplated at Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Harper's Ferry en route. At Harper's Ferry, made famous by John Brown, there will be a visit to the historic spot and a sit-down. The train when made up will be given a name fitting for the occasion, "Inauguration Special," "Liberty Special," or something to demonstrate both the progressiveness and determination of colored Americans. This special train is set aside for the contemplated plans for taking the Eighth regiment to the inauguration. Plans for the Eighth are under way but have not been fully consummated. It will cost several thousand dollars to transport the regiment, but many people feel that the effect for good wounds to the every person should be willing to help with the disease. Col. Otis Duncan is in charge of the regiment. Future Plans Made HAVE OBSEVERANCE Plan Made for Future. Keokuk, Iowa, Dec. 23.—Union loge No. 1, A. F. and A. M., observed the anniversary of St. John the evangelist, the theological meeting the occasion. The Masonic glee club was present and sang well. The instrumental numbers were given by Reginald South. William Smith is the manager of the glee club, and he has gotten together a number of excellent voices. The speakers covered a wide range of subjects pertaining to Masonry, and at no time was there a dull moment during the meeting, but part of the speech-making was given over to the younger Masons, and their shortened and pointed remarks greatly enlivened the entertainment. Price Five Cents effort to furnish the required bond, but Tuesday night he had not been released. Lindsay maintains his innocence and predicted his exoneration. He came to Atlanta from Savannah several years ago and is said to be a stockholder in a Savannah bank and to have othervaluable holdings. A. F. Herndon, proprietor of what is known as the finest barbershop in the south and one of Atlanta's wealthiest citizens, is president of the company. It was stated Tuesday at his barber shop on Peachtree street that he is out of the city, and will not return for several days. Evidence is being gathered that may lead to two or three further arrests, according to Attorney W. Carroll Latimer, counsel for the insurance company. He stated Tuesday night that investigations are not complete and that when the probe is finished several other persons may be implicated. That the Young Men's Christian association is indeed the rendezvous of the community, was much in evidence on every day during the Christmas week. On Friday afternoon, one of the fraternal lodges served light refreshments in the kitchenet, to a group of boys. At night, a fine crowd attended the moving pictures. Christmas morning, a wagon backed up to the door of the association building, and in it was placed seventeen baskets, costing $6.46, and in spite of a strong gale and blinding snow, the secretary and one of his volunteer workers made glad the heart of families in every corner of the village, of both races, who otherwise would have had no Christmas. The money for this fine piece of service was furnished by the business men and women of the town. At 8 p.m. a good picture. Sunday afternoon, a fine meeting was held in the lobby of the association. This being the last Sunday in the year, every fellow was given an opportunity to be thankful for this Year." One fellow took a stand for Jesus Christ and united with the church that night. Several fellows took a forward step for the new year, and promised to consider fully, a decision for the Christian life. In the auditorium on Monday evening, the very fine athletic exhibition was given by the local fellows, and a ten round boxing bout, between "Pep" Webster and "Kid" Lavine. Tuesday evening, after the lesson. The Bible classes which were attended by thirty-three men and boys, were served with the refreshments of the season, by the general secretary and his wife. A fine time was spent in chatting and games. On Wednesday night, there was the regular moving pictures, and a good one too; "The Devil to Pay." It has been generally conceded by all, that one of the finest events in the history of the town, was the "Fishing Pond," for all the children; in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium. After a very fine extemporaneous program, the children by grades and rooms; a little playlet was given by the children of the East side school, subject: "Christmas Spirit." A booth was formed on the stage, with a window, each child, in turn, with a miniature fishing hook and line, fished from this window, and each caught a bag filled with fruit, nuts and candy. After 361 children had been served, and made happy, the fifty parents and friends present were given the pleasure of fishing. Then the fun began as many as possible on the churn, on the same book, the surplus being bogus, and of course, this caused much laughter. The money; $102.53, for the pond was furnished by the business men, churches and the miner's local union. On Friday night, many organizations met, and observed "watch meeting," in the building, and remained until after 12 o'clock—Walter L. Hutcherson, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. H. Ashby John Marrion, and others. At the conclusion of the speech-making a committee, of which Charles Owens was chairman, spread a table of many good things to satisfy the inner man. One of the big things done at the meeting was laying of plans for enlarging the quarters which the lodge owns. There was a large representation of the members and much enthusiasm was manifested throughout the entire evening. There's a Difference. An epigrammatist says a classical education is for conversation and the other kind for use—Pittsburgh Discotech. THE BYSTANDER ca 4 vate me \der Publishing Company, Des Moines “pee a eect alg, ease cP Reval SP Whar Pues green ‘Otiee of Des Moines, Iowa, as Second Class matter. " SLAURENCE ©. “cyee publisher and Editor : SLB T BALL OW Eiitorial Manager aaP 3. DUR eirenlation and Advertising = 7M. 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The desth of no other man ‘could bave brought such a universal See cr seca ons sass cf toes whieh actual acquaintance served but to deepén and intensify. This was not Deeause be had for seven and « half rere been president of the United tea and throughout the major part of his working life held publie office, but ‘beeanse he had attained such high pro- ficiency im #0 many fields of human 3c- tivity. His charzeter, the attainments of his mind, the exalted office which he hela the sork which he accomplished all served to bring him to the attention of mankind. Knowing him, people loved him, not for these things, but for ecr- tain it qualities of character ex- permet in his high sense of honor, bis ing hatred of injustice, his deep sense of the obligation of personal serv- ead was starts love at kis comm. Ma hie death the nition lost the east commanding, the most original, the most interesting 2nd the most brilliant per- sonality in American public life since Lincoln. Seay friends who’ hoki To those my friends who hokime dear, I wish great joy throughout the year. To other friends, who like mie less, A full ten months of happiness. For such as like me not at all— I hope they'll have good Juek till fall. HAPPINESS, Happiness comes not so much from what is done for us as from what we do fot others. Its prescription is the best service of which we are capable, ren- ered unselfishly. Let 1921 be a year of nervice to God, our country and our fellowmen. THEODORE ROOSEVELT’S _ | LETTER TO THE AE. ¥. HITHEERTO UNPUBLISHED More than two years have passed since Armistice Day, and nearly two years have gone by since Mr. Roosevelt died, January 6, 1919. The approaching an- tnivertary of his death gives added in- terest to a story which bas just reache: us of a letter which he sent to the A E, F. for a Christmas greeting in 1918 ‘Mr. Benjamin F. Sheldon, #¥. M. C A. seeretary who served with thé 367th infantry ~ (colored—the Buffaloes) Promised Mr, Roosevelt that he would ‘cep him in touch with the progress of that regiment. Colonel Roosevelt was particularly interested in this unit, first because he was president of its welfare organization, and secondly because some of the officers of the regiment, inelnd- ing Colonel Moss, its commander, were serving in the 24th infantry when that regiment was in support of the Rough Riders of San Juan Hill, After the first battle in which the 367th infan- try was engaged Mr. Sheldon wrote Mr. ‘Roosevelt asking him to send the Buffa- loes a Christmas letter. Mr. Roosevelt ‘replied that he eould not discriminate among the regiments, and therefore sent a letter for all the A. E. F. sol- diers. This letter did not arrive until after the Christmas season was over. Br Christmas, 1919, the war was end- ed, and so Mr. Roosevelt's letter never received the wide publication among the men for whom it was intended. We poblish this message, feeling that it will not have lost its meaning or its timeliness for any of the men for whose encouragement it was written. It con- tains a message which America should be slow to forget. The spirit of this letter provides a background for a story significant of the devotion in which Mr. Roosevelt was held by the countless friends who never met him in the flesh. When a certain old lady heard of Mz. Roosevelt’s death, she said: ‘‘I do not see why Mr. Roose: velt should have been taken away from us here unless it was that the Lord needed a big kind-hearted colonel to look after the boys who have given their lives in the war!?” Christmas Greetings from Colonel _ Roosevelt to the Officers and En- listed Men of the United States — Army and Navy: | I greet with all good wishes the officers and all men wearing the uniform of the army or the navy of the United States, and above all T greet those who are overseas. All good Americans are henceforth for- ever the debtors of the fighting men of America who have come to the colors in this yar. They have ren- dered the one supreme service, and all the rest of-us have merely stood ‘behind them and helped in so far as our abilities and opportunities per- mitted, I wish them a glorious vie- tory and a safe return, THEODORE ROOSEVELT. From —The Nation +19 Miles’ Harmony Orchestra (Union Musticans) MES. MENTER MILES, Piano. MR, J. T. JOHNSON MES. JONNIE SHAW Cornet violin ME. HARRY CUNNINGHAM ‘MR. HARRY MILLER ‘Trombone. * Drums Phone Market 584 or write 741 West Ninth Steet. | Ave | — Sas we 4 IK I Goad Sa (ha OZ AA oO SS EE eee AEN LE ObE se PSEA | Sas | rn eo a ee [SS Sr earner al) SSS La ee a= | 22S SS = HH Se eS ee ll (awe | a aSeP - = 7 ‘Nile Queen Building—Home of Nile Queen Preperetions i ; An Unusual Opportunity for men and women capable of earning, salary of $50.00 per week. We have openings for apSressive, hustling persons to cover city, county or travel entire state territory doin3 special organization work. The Nile Queen Corporation now being, organized on a profit-sharing basis is puttin into operation. a new plan which offers a yilt edge opportunity to small ee wept ec au oe make seal iN Wigeereke men and women vho went pate eal money | |. afford to overlook this opportunity. : l g eee esi ne mir Chemical Co, 3.1 DRESS y eae eee : (he fo) = Chicago SHILOH PAPTIST CHUECH Fifteenth and Scott Streets. BE. GREEN, Pastor. Residence 1506 Stewart Street. Sunday School 10:30 A. M. Pressing 13:80 AD MG Preaching 27:30 P.M. BYP. UBB BM BETHEL A ME. CHUECH. Sixteenth and Filmore Streets, Rev. H.C. Claybrook, Pastor. 11:00 A.M." Morning Service 12530 Pt lake Meeting 1:00 P. M.____"Sunday Seh [6:30 P.M “Chistian Endeavor 7:30 Pl M.__Evening Worship | 8:00 P. M._Prayer Mecting Wednesday. The following editorial from Tamps (Fia.) Tribune, was reprinted in a re cent issue of the Chicago Tribune: ‘Chicago as a Negro City. Chicago has carried through its boast that it would double its Negro ‘popula tion in the decade. The increase i 148.5 per cent, as against 21 per cent for the whites. The Negroes have grown proportionately in numbers more than seven times as fast as the whites. To tal Negroes in Chieago, 109,594—which carries it above Baltimore, and possibly Washington, with New York probably its chief competitor. ‘The ebanged eon- ditions in this country are shown by the fact that the two cities with the largest Negro population are now in the north—Chieago and New York—and ‘that the next two, Baltimore and Wash- ington, are in the so-called ‘Border yetates,”? with possibly another northern city. ‘sixth, Philadelphia. The oaly southern eity which comes anywhere near these is New Orleans, which may show a slight falling off in the number of its Negroes, like the neighboring counties of Louisiana and Mississippi. The result is due to three causes— the faet that many railroads in this see- tion run direetly into Chieago, so that it is easy for Negroes from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee to slip into the Illinois metropolis; secondly, the camp for the southern Negroes during the war was at Grant, rear -Chieago; and, finally, politieal influence for Chi- cago politicians has stimulated this im- migration, finding the Negro voter eas- ily controlled by them. There are 50,000 Negro voters in Chieago who are segre- gated in the south division, and have a largely determining influence in Chi- cago polities. ‘Many of these Negroes enme original- ly and only a few years ago from Louis. ana and Mississippi. The efforts to win them baek to the south have not been at all encouraging. They are being held together by their large numbers and their political favors. The people of Chieago have awakened to,the fact that they have a race problem of their own to solve, and very marked differences of opinion ‘have developed among them as to the proper treatment of the question, as the anti-Negro riots of last year showed. Chicago, therefore, has a far kindlier sentiment towards the south in its efforts to solve these race problems fairly, justly, and to the advantage of| ey WESTERN EAMBLEE. Des Moines, Iowa, otra a Nea ree Dear Editor Bystander: No doubt many of the readers of your journal may have wondered what had become of the Rambler. Well, to start with I must say the Rambler is still alive and had many interesting things to relate. In this message I shall speak only of the city of De- troit, as it’seems to have been more severely shocked by the shutdown, it being a great manufacturing center. It is reported there are more than 200, 000 men out of employment. Many peo- ple are in a suffering condition in that city. The city seems to be using every possible means to care for those in ‘WILL BREAK A COLD, FEVER AND GRIPPE QUICKER THAN ANY- THING WE KNOW, PREVENTING PNEUMONIA, Good Advice. Take Chamberlain’s Tablets as soon ‘as you have finished your supper and they will produce a gentle movement and they will produce a gentle move- ment of the bowels on the following morning. ‘They will also improve your digestion and make you feel better in atase ways hae THE BYSTANDER VOCS SE SESESESEOESES FOS OHO OOOO Pee ee GE «Quality Tells” i ° * q Our Loss Is Your Gain : F rankel Ss. . ° ° 3 : = THE GREATEST VALUE GIVING EVENT IN OUR HISTORY INVOLVING A TRE- MENDOUS LOSS IN ORDER TO LIQUIDATE THE STOCK BEFORE INVENTORY. EVERY SACK SUIT IN THE STORE, INCLUDING BLUE SERGES; EVERY OVER- E COAT IN THE HOUSE, INCLUDING STAPLE MODELS, MUST BE DISPOSED OF } REGARDLESS OF COST. ‘ 2 Kuppenheimer, Yorkshire and Society Brand } : Sui dO t } uits an vercoats ; | 50 ; | OVERCOATS suITs f ' FORMERLY = FORMERLY : UP TO $60 RSS UP TO $70 | TAKE YOUR CHOICE OF ANY SACK SUIT IN THE HOUSE PRICED FORMERLY : ; UP TO $90; CHOOSE FROM FINE OVER COATS FORMERLY PRICED UP TO $80 ; a | | 3 SEVERAL HUNDRED SUITS AND OVER COATS OF ALL WOOL FABRICS; IN- 3 CLUDING MEN’S AND YOUNG MEN’S MODELS, FORMERLY PRICED UP TO $40 AND $50 ; 50 i == i — 3 : ee a nL ee rane ne enna ENTE EOSIN Nene See ’ Fine Silk Neckwea: Men’s Reduced From | tine Shin Nel oice : a One-third to $1.50 $2.00 and ; F urnishings One-half &less | ~ $2.50 : : . 3 Shirts |. Underwear 1 ; $3.00 Shirts — $1.45 | $2.00 Garments .__$1.35, 3 3.50 Shirts "1.70 2.50 Garments. 65 . 3 4.00 Shirts _._..__. 195} 3.00 Garments _.__ 1.95 4.50 Shirts i 450 and $5 Garments 3.45 ties 3 5.00 Shirts 0 245 ee 6.00 Shirts) 2.95} 6.00 Garments ______._ 3.95 : 7.00 Shirts 3.45): 7-2) Garments a 295 gh 2} 8.50 and $9 Garments. 5.95 9.00 Shirts 2 143) 1200" Garments oes 95c i : /E GOOD CLO ORE” i $3.50 ana. $4 © 6 - hig $2.50 sik 3 ine Neck- 7 fig) Knit Ties 1.65 wear i Vf y 3 of) fe S300 8 3350 $ $1 85 CAA EARA LES) Silk Knit a CM SF, Ties.,....$2 35 3 SIS- 515-517 WALNUT srw 3 POOCOCS SES COG SOOOD EL EDOESEROSOED PEO POCEEE OO DF OOO 996000006 40900 0009060 S0 0O000 Bess, Fegardiess to color or condition. ‘There scems to be a special eare for the colored people, that is, they arc helped im a different way. I'am told by those in’ positon to know wheuever a colored applies to the Welfare Teague Spe acaistenee the inquiry is to ascertain from wirnce he ceme. If from any of the southern states, he is asked if he wants to re turn, if he answers inthe affirmative he is given a ticket and_is made to sign 8 contract never to return to De. troit. If he answers in the negative he is then told that the society is not able to do anything for him, yet the colored churches of that city collected and turned over to that Welfare Leaguc $4,000 to help care for those in distress regardless to race or color. No inquiry is made from whence cometh any other group when applying for assitsance. isn’t it strange that the colored man during the world war was wanted in every branch of industry as well as op the firing line, but is not wanted in the time of peace. The colored woman too, has played sn important part in the domestic eirele, even in stores, but she is now being displaced and others employed. I shall speak of other con- ditions next week. I'll speak of rent. Rent is something awful in the city of Detroit. Three and four room houses easily rents from $45 to $50; five and six rooms from $60 to $75, ete. To rent a room by the week ranges all the way from $3.50 to $10 per week. Newt week [ shall be glad to tell you about the suffering in that city. C: W. RODGERS. LESS THAN A CENTURY. Toe ee neem years ago Oct.” 7 opera: |tion of the first railroad in the Cnited See tae a rales See) Olea Sees aes |“Sinee that time this little stretch of jecer ect teats ee fois tte. eaiah eee sen oe scpeeae ‘system has expended so that the roads By oss coped 0, tak tha. ats 000 passengers a year and 2,400,000,000 ,tons of freight. 1 ! | (fe SOFT. ae. 2 | “aye) SILKY ese dua ie eee epee mates Shore, kishy hair aus. lj eu mate thre, Ay ee for fear stand ely, Bape eee Ie rear ees QUININE POMADE fl wali tc ta eosue or as ee a ae 2 ee oi | si ear Sew Ryorrr a ae ea Aor ante Breet Writs for. ‘EXELENTO MEBICINE C8, AY¥enta, Georgie Good News” \ OOP Pryors Wonderful Scan’ ir. Pryor’s Wonderful Soa) Pr Wonderful Soap Is tke only preparation on the market’ that will straighten the hair without turning it red or in- juring,the sealp, The latest scien- , tifle discovery. Will not give the hard, poreupine effect, but makes | the hair soft and wave. Price $1.1 per package. Agents’ outfit $5.50. No samples. Big money for agents. A. STUART NOVELT YCO. | 2513 Lake St., Omaha, Neb. ‘Mrs. Bullock Recommends Chamber- lain’s Cough Remedy. ‘Last winter when my children were sick with colds and were coughing a good deal X game them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy’? writes Mrs. C, M. Bul- lock, Gorham, N. ¥. ‘Tt relieved them at once and under this treatment all symptoms of-the cold gradually disap- ‘peared, My experience with this medi- tine warrants my recommending it to others.’’—Adv, Pde isd Levest E . j OUR NEW HOME | ; c= i ; Ghee Se <A SS SSE ere Bi gaa (Re A fl oe ae e eel : Bee ye es SB Sag ea SEAS SRN eB Ayers : &, eaters ren | 7 aah Tee fae | pt OAS ae age | 25,000 MORE PORO,AGENTS WANTED, Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the ‘ Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture : % and all Branches of Beav+y Culture ‘ Terms Moderate Diplomas Given ‘ Waite Today for Further Information 3 : Poro Cerner PORCEMULERE 3t. Louis. Mo, : Our Neighbors Our 88th Semi-Annual Clearance Opens a New Chapter in Value-giving NEVER IN THE HISTORY OF DES MOINES' MERCHANDISING HAVE FINE QUALITY CLOTHES DESCENDED TO SUCH PRICE LEVELS BELOW THEIR FORMER WORTH. YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM OUR STOCK OF SUITS AND OVERCOATS AT ONE-HALF PRICE. Every department is affected and every section contribute to the breath ofsaving. Hats, furnishing good, luggge and boys wear now offered at one-half and o n-third off regular price. EUFAULA (Pronounced U-FALL-ER) BEAUTY PREPARATION The World's Fountain of Beauty Secrets FOR SALE AT Mrs. E. F. Butler (Eufula System) Mrs. Kaura Herrell (Pero System) 731 N. Fellows Ave. Ottumwa. Mrs. Margaret Walter (Scalp Culture) 401 N. Lincoln St. Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Josephine Wilson (Hair Re-fashion) 816 S. 9th St. Burlington. Mrs. Celia Green (Poro System) 935 L St. W. Cedar Rapids. Mrs. A. Kirkell (Poro System) 1107 Ripley St. Davenport. Mrs. S. Emerson (Walker System) 158 A Ave. Lincoln. Mrs. W. H. Perry (Poro System) 500 W. 7th St. Sioux City. Mrs. Mara Currier (Magic System) 1014 Ave. O. Council Blues. Mrs. Alice Thompson (Beauty Culturist) Iowa Ave. Muscatine. For Sale At Des Moines Mrs. Gertrude Hyde (Walker System) 821 W. 18th. Mrs. Shepard (Poro System) 1025 W. 18th. Mrs. Anna Claybrook (Poro System) 1551 Buchanan St. Mrs. Mary Barrett (Walker System) 1010 Center St. Mrs. Etta Smith (Poro System) 1605 Buchanan. Mrs. Irella Robinson. 1627 Walker (Walker System). Mrs. Mary Scott (Walker System) 1040 4th St. Place. Main Laboratory EUFAULA CHEMICAL CO. 151 West 53rd Street New York City IOWA DISTRIBUTOR MME. M. BARRETT 1010 Center St. Des Moines For straightening and rereducing hair grade of marsh or even long soft hair instantly—leaving it guaranteed silky—leaving it hair. Price $60. SIOUY CITY NOTES The Christmas tree exercises were observed at Malone chapel A. M. E. churchriday evening, Dec. 24. The program undered by the young people was excellent. Candies, fruit and nuts were in abundance. The Christmas exercises were also observed at the Mt. Zion Baptist church the same evening. Miss Mahaley Wright presented a beautiful pulpit Bible as a Christmas gift to Malone chapel A. M. E. church. There was a sacred concert given at Malone Chapel A. M. E. church by the senior choir Sunday evening. There was an appreciative audience and the program was splendid. The second anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rasburn Curtis was celebrated on Christmas at their home. The members of the Ladies Willing Workers society of Malone chapel were her guests. A delicious luncheon was served. We are very glad to know that the grandson of Mrs. Clay, whose misfortune was entangled with a live wireome weeks ago. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Masters Maré and Robert Wells, Henry Carson and Joe McCane and Miss Bertha Carson spent several days during the holidays visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Green and family in Fairfield. Mrs. Maggie McNeal went to Peoria, Ill, last week for a short visit. She was accompanied by her little grandchildren, Agnes and Peter Waples. Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh, who has been visiting relatives in Chicago spend a few days with her, with sister, Mrs. A. Bartlett and Miss Hester, She left Christmas day for her home in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Handy, who has been sick is able to be out again. Mrs. Harriett Smith is slowly improv ing. Miss Cecil Lasely spent Sunday afternoon in Fairfield visiting Mrs. Oscar Green, Messrs. John and Jay Green of Jacksonville, Ill., are in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson entertained Rev. and Mrs. Handy at a family dinner Christmas day. The Sunday schools of both churches had Christmas trees. A nice program was rendered at each church. All the children were well remembered: Mesdames Emma Johnson and Alonzo Alexander spent a few days in Fairfield, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Green. A number of the young men of Fairfield were in the city last Sunday. Mrs. Eugene Patterson received the sad news of the death of her aged father in Wichita Ks. On account of the distress and the poor health she was unable to go. She has the sympathy of her many friends. We are glad to know that Mrs. Ellen Wicks is some better. The Misses Bee Pookett and Dorothy Anderson were in Burlington last Friday evening attending a dance. Mrs. Robert Anderson left for Museatine, Iowa Christmas day to spend the holidays with her cousin, Mrs. Wm. Greenway. She was joined in Burlington by her daughter, Miss Dorothy. Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford of Fairfield visited Mr. and Mrs. Everett Reed Atty. G. H. Woodson of Des Moines was a visitor in the city a few days last week. The Missionary ladies met at the home of Mrs. John Shephard last Monday afternoon. A very enjoyable task was left. READ OAK ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baker of East Market street entertained at dinner Tuesday Dec. 29, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. B. Jones, Jr. and family and Mrs. Thos. G. Jones, Sr. A big goose was carved with lots of dressing and a tableful of the holiday trimmings. The feast was well enjoyed by all, Mr. and Mrs. Baker are royal entertainers. After dinner the evening was spent with music until a late hour, when return home is particularly entertaining and a good time. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Davis returned home from Omaha Sunday on the evening train. Mrs. Susie Washington was taken very sick Wednesday and had to return home from her work. Mr. and Mrs. Arnur Jones and family returned home Sunday evening from Omaha where they had taken Christmas dinner. Mrs. L. H. Brown and two children. Albert and Francis and Mrs. Geo. Duncan returned home Tuesday night from Centerville, Iowa. Mrs. Brown has been visiting relatives there for four weeks and Mrs. Duncan went Christmas morning to visit a few days and accompany her home. Mr. Theodore, Walter and Miss Catherine Cooper gave a candy pulling Thursday night and invited in a few of their friends. About eighteen were present and a nice large plate of candy was made. Later in the evening a number of presents were given to the one guessing the closest to the number. Miss Bernice Keene, Miss Mary Jones, Mr. Thos. G. Jones, Jr. each won a prize. All left at a late hour reporting a fine time and wish many more such times to come. Mr. Arthur Jones was the champion checker player of the house Thursday night at the candy pull at the home of Mr. John Cooper. Mr. Thos. Dunn presented his wife with a new Victrola for Christmas this year. Among the many Christmas presents at the Keene home a beautiful piano was purchased for Miss Bernice by her father. Mr. P. S. Everhart made his wife a present of a lovely machine. Mr. Everhart has spent many years in the music business here. Miss Katherine Cooper entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Davis and Mrs. Geo. W. Duncan. A delightful dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Davis entertained at dinner new year's day Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chapell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones, Mrs. Geo. Duncan and the Harrod Concert company. A lovely dinner was enjoyed by all. OTTUMWA ITEMS Mr. Charlie McKinney of 227 Myrtle street has just returned from Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Ella Greaver entertained at a 12 o'clock luneheon Mrs. Lydia Greenup and Mrs. Lucele Kipper and family of Mason City, Iowa; Mrs. Kipper is visiting her mother, Mrs. Greenup on Tisdale street, Mrs. Kate Moss spent Christmas in Mystic. Mr. Henry Green has returned from Kansas City. He is much better at this writing. The Benevolent City held their Christ- Take Aspirin With Water Mrs. Anna Wilson has just returned from St. Joseph, Mo., where she has been visiting Mrs. Laura Langford. CLARINDA NEWS Mrs. Will Moss has a sister and cousin of Missouri visiting this week. Miss Florence Howe went to Omaha for the winter. Mrs. Will Coulter and Mrs. Herschel Montgomery were in an automobile accident but luckily were not seriously injured. The Ladies Mite Missionary society gave a program and social Saturday evening under the leadership of Mrs. C. P. Jones, president. Mrs. Jessie King is chairman of the program committee. Mr. Lewis Arnett has on hand a patent for automobile a simfire signal. At present it is in the hands of the government. We hope him success. Mrs. Anna Nash, who has been ill, is improving. Mrs. Gertrude Cason entertained quite a few in honor of her sister, Mrs. Carrie Roberts, who departed for her home in City. Watch meeting was held at the A. M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. C. P. Jones We are indeed sorry to chronicle the death of Sister Judith Brown past Esther of Rose of Sharon No. 16. Sleep on. Our loss is heaven's gain.-Gertrude Cason, W. M.; Lillian Lane, secretary. FT. MADISON NOTES The A. M. E. church and S. Baptist church held a watch meeting New Years eve. The Royal Garden club met at the home of Mrs. R. H. Johnson last Thursday. The Monday Whist club met at the home of Mrs. A. Bruner last Monday. Mr. Clarence Smith and Mrs. Gate Client channelling the prizes. Next meeting will be Mrs. Clarence Smith. Mr. David Sneed passed through here en route to Chicago. Mrs. Montrose Beckley spent New Year's with her mother in Mt. Pleasant. Messrs. August Sheperd, Arthur Woods and Mrs. Bessie Bruner attended the New Year's ball at Keokuk. Misses Mary Woods, Marguerite Hackney, Naino Harper, Messrs. Harry Harper, Jean-Range, William Sheapard, Mr. Bertha Shepard and Mrs. Lizzie Cushman fended the New Years ball at Burlington. Mr. Roy Richerson of Galesburg, Ill. spent New Years in this city. Messrs. Ray Young and James Waters of Keokuk motored here New Years day. They were accompanied home by Miss Bess McCoy of this city. Misses Ora and Essa Cook of Keokuk spent New Years day in this city. Mr. Montrose Beckley stopped off here en route to Keokuk. COLFAX ITEMS Reception given Rev. and Mrs. G. O. Terrell. The members and friends of Bethel Baptist church celebrated the four anniversary of Rev. Terrell's pastorage here. Monday evening at the church in addition to the anniversary sermon, which was preached by the Rev. T. L. Griffithfh, pastor of Union Baptist church, Des Moines. Asplendidlegen was rendered with Mrs. S. A. Spencer as master of ceremonies Son..... "All Hail the Power" Scripture Reading.....Rev. G. O. Terrell Prayer.....Rev. Chris Smith Song..... "The Fight Is On" Past History of the Church .....Mr. L. W. Strothers Present History of the Church .....Mr. C. Taylor Future Prospect of the Church .....Mrs. S. Dean Song..... "If Jesus Goes With Me" Bethel Baptist Sunday School .....Mr. J. Tony The B. Y. P. U.....Mr. J. Madison "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart" Song Sermon..... Rev. T. L. Griffith Solo..... Mrs. L. C. Jones Remarks..... Rev. Terrell A handsome purse from the male members and friends and donations of various kinds were gratefully received by the pastor and his wife. A three-course supper under the supervision of Mrs. Alice Battles and Mrs. Evie Sorrell was served by Misses Ella Sorrell, Gladys Brodus and Ruby Bryant. All present report a very enjoyable evening. CLINTON ITEMS Clinton will have the honor of entertaining one of America's leading men, in the person of Mr. Monroe Trotter of Boston on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 3 p.m. He will address an audience at Bethel A. M. E. church at 7:30 p.m. He will speak at the First Baptist church. At 9:30 he will be the guest of the entertainment committee of colored citizens at a dinner to be given at Jackson cafe. The Iowa Social club entertained at a delightful dancing party on Tuesday evening, Dec. 28 at Liberty hall, New Year's eve. They with the Twentieth Century club observed watch night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Culberson. Curtis Bush spent last week in Chicago. Miss Esther Culberson of Chicago spent the holidays in Clinton with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Culberson. Fred Slater and Curtis Bush left Monday for Iowa university after the holiday vacation. Mrs. Leah Hopkins passed away on Tuesday morning, Dec. 28 at 5 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Richardson. After an illness with a complication of diseases, Deceased was born in Kentucky, Sept. 20, 1843. She has been a resident of Clinton since 1900. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Mary Richardson, three grandchildren, Mrs. Mertie Davis, Miss Gertrude Richardson of Clinton, and Miss Vivian Smith of Waterloo; also one great grandchild, Lucille Davis of this city. Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson of Peoria were guests at the home of the If your Aspirin tablets have the name "Bayer" stamped on them, they are genuine "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" proved safe by millions of people. The name "Bayer" identifies the true world-famous Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years. Always drink one or two glasses of water after taking the tablets. 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